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The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders
by Bryna Siegel, PhD, 351 pp, $25, ISBN 0-19-507667-2, New York, NY, Oxford University Press, 1996.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1999;153:659.
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Given the infrequency of autism, it is surprising how many books, articles, movies, and television programs feature children or adults with autism. This disorder, which is characterized by social disability, has become a social phenomenon. Parents of children with autism need guidance in understanding their child's condition. Clinicians also need help in this area. Parents are often very well informed about standard and alternative treatments, and expect their physician to be able to advise them in their decisions related to the child's care and to advocate for them with schools and insurance companies.
In many ways, this is an exellent book: it is comprehensive, well written, and up-to-date, and will benefit parents, teachers, and anyone interested in learning more about autism. It addresses parents and children with respect, and thoroughly covers the topic. Siegel relies on her clinical experience in evaluating and following up children with autism. It is full . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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